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Health Tests for Armed Forces Members
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Health Tests for Armed Forces Members

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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House
Senate
Pres
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityBlood and blood diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMilitary personnel and dependentsPhysical fitness and lifestyle
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Why This Matters

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to add specific health tests to the annual assessments for military members starting in 2026.

If you serve in the military, this bill means you will get more thorough health checks each year.
Who this affects
active-duty members · Armed Forces
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Starting in 2026, military members will receive annual health tests to monitor their fitness.
  2. 2Tests will include a sports physical, an electrocardiogram, and specific blood work.
  3. 3Additional evaluations may be required by law or deemed necessary by the Secretary of Defense.
  4. 4This bill aims to improve the overall health and readiness of armed forces personnel.
Read the detailed summary

Specialist Joey Lenz Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that periodic health assessments of members of the Armed Forces include specified elements. DOD must ensure that annual assessments include a sports physical, an electrocardiogram, and specified blood work. Other periodic assessments must include certain testing related to burn pit exposure, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure, and other tests or evaluations determined to be appropriate by DOD.

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IntroducedCurrentFeb 5, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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The President

Donald Trump
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